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State Can't Intervene in Order to Rehear Calif. Concealed Carry Case
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Back in February, the Ninth Circuit struck San Diego's policy of denying concealed carry permits absent a showing of "good cause." General concern for one's...
New Car Owners Not Bound by Sirius XM Arbitration Clause: 9th Cir.
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Sirius XM -- boy, it's great, isn't it? Satellite radio gives you a separate station for every decade since the wax cylinder was invented (you'll love their...
9th Circuit Gay Marriage Cases Wrapping Up
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Trickle-down equality. After Windsor. After Latta v. Otter. After all of the high-profile appellate cases comes controlling precedent and typing up loose...
9th Cir.: It's Still Illegal to Wear Medals You Didn't Earn
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
In 2009, Elven Joe Swisher was convicted of wearing military medals he didn't earn. Swisher had, in fact, been a member of the military: He served in the...
One-Word Mistake by Judge Nixes Conviction, 50-Year Sentence
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
I will now explain the presumption of innocence and the people's burden of proof. The defendant has pleaded guilty to the charges. The fact that a criminal...
FBI Agents Cut DSL, Posed as Repairmen to Conduct Search: Motion
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Las Vegas is set to become the focal point for a Fourth Amendment issue that's as brazen as it is kooky. Suspecting several high rollers staying at Caesars...
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